DeVry

DeVry

Career Opportunities

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With a DeVry University degree in hand, you'll have the skills and confidence to work in today's fastest growing industries. In fact, most Fortune 100 companies employ DeVry University graduates. And overall, 90% of DeVry grads system-wide in the active job market are employed in their field within six months of graduation.

Job Description

Career Advisor - Boise

We are looking for dynamic individuals who have the passion and desire to influence the lives of others. As a Career Services Advisor you will be responsible for developing externship sites, monitoring student extern performance, and providing students and graduates with employment assistance. This is a great opportunity for the right candidates to get their foot in the door of an established, growth oriented, reputable company.

 

This position is a part-time position.

  • Experience in a department responsible for supporting employee needs, preferably career training or job placement, desirable.
  • Provides one-on-one employment assistance to both students and graduates.
  • Answers student questions with regard to the externship, employment, and placement processes.
  • Serves as the liaison between the student and the externship site or employer.
  • Ensures that the student is prepared to begin the job search process by assisting with resume writing, interview techniques, phone skills, networking, and other job search processes.
  • Provides assistance to students with career preparation concerns throughout their tenure at the College.
  • Keeps accurate records and phone logs, as appropriate.
  • Assists with campus advisory board activities and graduation ceremonies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Guide, assist and provide graduates with job leads.
  • Advise graduates on interview techniques and critique their resumes.
  • Generate employer database through cold calling, mailing, and site visits.
  • Establish a working relationship with existing and new companies.
  • Responsible for weekly placements and 90 day employment verification.
  • Meet with department Directors on a regular basis.  

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree preferred.
  • Strong telephone skills.
  • 2-4 years experience in job recruitment or related fields.
  • Demonstrate ability to interact with others on a professional level using excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to guide and evaluate student progress in the career planning area.
  • Computer literate and knowledge of Internet job search techniques.

 

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.